Desserts
sweet treats to make you happy...
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Black Forest Cake {and a special celebration}
This Black Forest Cake may just be the most handsome cake I’ve ever made. Just the right amount of rustic with classic good looks. Kind of like my husband :) This cake was made with love to celebrate him on his birthday!
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Easy Salted Caramel Apple Dumplings
These Easy Salted Caramel Apple Dumplings are mouth-watering and delicious!! They come together quickly with simple ingredients and are always a favorite apple season treat! Did I mention that September 17th is National Apple Dumpling Day?!!
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How To Make a Giant Cinnamon Roll
My dear neighbor Pat gave me this recipe for How To Make a Giant Cinnamon Roll. She thought of us when she saw it in a magazine and cut it out for me. It’s been laying on my desk patiently waiting. The ingredients are quite basic, most well stocked pantries could handle. The instructions are straight forward, albeit there is yeast and resting/rising involved. However I’m certain most modest cooks could tackle this recipe. Yet day after day, week after week, I avoided eye contact. What was it about this recipe that I was avoiding?
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Fresh Fig Crumble Bars By Popular Demand
I knew Fresh Fig Crumble Bars would be a popular recipe! Such a sweet way to incorporate my recent fresh fig score! And boy are they delicious! The tender crumb is sweet and buttery and the jammy fig layer has a nice hint of lemon.
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Homemade Ice Cream In a Ziploc Bag
Homemade Ice Cream in a Ziploc Bag allows everyone to celebrate National Ice Cream Day! Get shaking!! Our first attempt at making ice cream in a Ziploc bag was the night I discovered Thin Mints in the freezer. It was late. For some reason we decided we couldn’t have one without the other. The ice cream was a success.
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Raspberry Lemonade Ice Cream Sandwiches Kids Love
There's nothing quite as tasty on a hot summer evening than homemade ice cream sandwiches. These raspberry lemonade treats are sure to put a smile on their faces.
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Picnic Perfect Recipes For Summer Family Fun
Are you looking for some picnic perfect recipe inspiration going into the holiday weekend? I’ve pulled together some of our favorite Picnic and Patriotic Recipes for your viewing pleasure!
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Gluten Free Flourless Chocolate Cake
Sweet rich Gluten Free Flourless Chocolate Cake checks all the boxes. Chocolate lovers dream. It’s like brownie meets fudge meets chocolate cake. Every bite is meant to be savored and that I shall do.
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Raspberry Purée or Raspberry Coulis
Fresh Raspberry Purée or Raspberry Coulis is such a lovely way to add a finishing touch to a dessert. Or elevate a bowl of ice cream. Or swirl into a frozen cocktail.
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S’mores Popcorn Balls {National Popcorn Day}
We agreed on S’mores Popcorn Balls within mere minutes. When I said to my sister Sarah “tomorrow is National Popcorn Day” without hesitation she exclaimed “Popcorn Balls.”
